VII Gastronomical Exhibition of the Bonita Potato

As Don José de Viera y Clavijo states in his celebrated work ‘The History of the Canary Islands’ (Historia de Canarias):

The cultivation of the potato began in the heart of Icod el Alto which is located in Los Realejos, before spreading to the other islands.

Five centuries later, thanks to the efforts of our farmers, this location could be considered the hub of potato production in the Canary Islands. Many varieties that have been lost on the other islands continue to be cultivated here.

The town hall of Los Realejos will be hosting the event The IV Gastronomic Sampling of the Bonita potato to celebrate the arduous efforts of its local farmers in preserving this local product.

7th GASTRONOMICAL BONITA-POTATO SHOW OF LOSREALEJOSSaturday, 28th of July 2018

PROGRAMME

4.00 PMPlaying the Cook
The students of the North Tenerife Catering College choose their assistants from among the children present to prepare simple and fun dishes with bonita potatoes.
Free tastings.

5.00 PMConfectionery Hand in Hand With Bonita Potatoes and Local Produce.
Under direction of renowned master confectioner Pedro Rodríguez Diós and with the students of the North Tenerife Catering College.
Free tastings.

6.00 PMThe Bonita Potato as a Fundamental Element of Los Realejos Cuisine
Cook and catering adviser Isidro Vera, chef at G. Vhera and active member of “Eurotoques”
(European Community of Cooks).
Free tastings.

7.00 PMGreat Wine and Potato Festival of Los Realejos
This is the 6th edition of a festival that attracts more and more people to the Plaza de San Agustín every year and is one of the largest festivals in the month of July in honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.